Which place is cheaper, Luxor or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Luxor. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Luxor?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Luxor $33
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $33. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Luxor $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Luxor $22
Compare Hotels in Amman and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Luxor? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Luxor $5.64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from/To King Hussein Border: $45
- Airport Transfer To The Dead Sea: $51
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $63
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations : $40
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport Transfer vice versa: $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private Transfer from Marsa alam To Luxor: $70
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $90
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
- VIP Luxor to Hurghada Transfer Luxury and Style: $65
- Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $14
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $150
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $45
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $65
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor hotels: $11
- Transfer from Luxor To Aswan: $90
- Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels(Private): $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Luxor $16
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $106
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Luxor $10
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Amman Shopping Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $38
- Amman Heritage Walk: A Private City Center Tour: $40
- Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
- Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
- Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art: $44
- Amman Private City Tour From Airport: $45
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $220
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor: $140
- Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor: $80
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Luxor $3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Luxor, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Luxor is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Luxor?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Luxor, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Luxor?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Luxor in the Summer?
Both Luxor and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Amman usually gets more rain in July than Luxor. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. Amman is cooler than Luxor in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Luxor fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Luxor 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Amman or Luxor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Luxor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Luxor. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Luxor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Luxor averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Luxor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Luxor. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Luxor. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Luxor. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Luxor fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Luxor 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Amman or Luxor in the Spring?
Both Luxor and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Luxor. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Luxor receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Amman is much colder than Luxor in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Luxor fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Luxor 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Luxor and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
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